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James Beard Foundation to Host Sunday Supper in Wilmington

The James @BeardFoundation to Host Sunday Supper in @VisitWilmington with @ChefAkhtarNawab #VisitWilm

The City of Wilmington and James Beard Foundation will host the inaugural Sunday Supper celebrating downtown Wilmington’s diverse restaurant scene at the new Chancery Market Food Hall & Bar, located at 313 North Market Street, on Sunday April 23rd at 5:30 PM. The event hosted by renowned chef Akhtar Nawab, will feature many of the city’s premier chefs, several who are past James Beard nominees.…

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ok I made this so quickly I hope it's actually cute lol but happy birthday from Marcus from All About the Bass! And from me!

I hope you have a fantastic birthday, and in the spirit of the year of asks: do you like birthday cake? What's your favorite type of cake or dessert for your birthday?

Aww thanks Kate! 🥰

It’s so cute! I would love to celebrate my birthday with orchestra Marcus 😍

I do like birthday cake! My favorite birthday cake is inspired by a cake I had at Pizza by Elizabeths in Wilmington, DE. It was a chocolate cake with raspberry butter cream frosting 😋. I have recreated it pretty well but my children won’t eat it and it feels weird to have a cake they won’t eat on my birthday. I do need to make that again sometime though…. We are going out to dinner tonight and are going to have dessert at the restaurant, so a bit different but a nice break for me!

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Culinary Tourism Market | Top Factors Responsible for the Rapid Growth in the 2020-2027

Culinary Tourism Market | Top Factors Responsible for the Rapid Growth in the 2020-2027 Stay Trendy with URBTNews.com ( Subscribe Today Free!) The culinary tourism market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2020 to 2027, reaching ,796.5 billion in 2027. Key Market Trends in Culinary Tourism WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 13, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Culinary tourism, characterized by food as the main motivation for travel, has experienced significant growth in recent years. Travelers increasingly seek immersive experiences that reflect the culture, history, and essence of a destination through its cuisine. The culinary tourism market flourishes due to shifting consumer preferences, heightened interest in unique experiences, and growing recognition of food as a gateway to cultural understanding. Market Overview Culinary tourism encompasses diverse activities such as food festivals, cooking classes, wine tastings, farm-to-table experiences, street food tours, and dining at renowned restaurants. As a dynamic segment of the broader travel industry, culinary tourism's popularity continues to rise globally. Valued at ,116.7 billion in 2019, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2020 to 2027, reaching ,796.5 billion in 2027. Several factors contribute to this growth, including increased disposable incomes, a surge in international travel, and the rise of social media platforms that showcase unique culinary experiences. Travelers increasingly flock to destinations that offer distinctive and authentic food experiences, such as local delicacies, traditional cooking techniques, and opportunities to engage with food producers. 📚 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/A06326 Key Market Trends Focus on Authenticity and Local ExperiencesModern travelers crave authenticity when exploring new destinations, and cuisine provides an accessible way to connect with local culture. Visitors increasingly opt for destinations that offer opportunities to learn about local ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and regional cuisines. Cities recognized for their culinary scenes, such as Tokyo, Paris, and Bangkok, have emerged as culinary hotspots with unique and diverse offerings. Sustainability and Farm-to-Table MovementConsumers prioritize where their food originates and its production method. The farm-to-table movement emphasizes sustainability, fresh ingredients, and supporting local farmers, resonating with this growing awareness. Culinary tourists increasingly seek organic and sustainable food options, especially in rural or agritourism areas where they witness firsthand how food is sourced and prepared. Food Festivals and EventsFood festivals play a central role in culinary tourism, attracting large crowds globally. Events like the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Italy's Alba White Truffle Fair, and New Orleans' Mardi Gras serve as major tourism drivers. These gatherings immerse travelers in local food culture while providing opportunities for chefs and food producers to showcase their talents. Influence of Social MediaSocial media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube significantly promote culinary tourism. Food influencers and travel bloggers document their dining experiences, igniting a desire among followers to explore new destinations for culinary experiences. “Foodstagramming” has become a trend, with travelers planning trips around viral restaurants or markets seen on social media. Culinary Tours and Cooking ClassesDemand for interactive and educational experiences rapidly grows among culinary tourists. Travelers desire more than mere food tasting; they want to learn how to cook traditional dishes or uncover the history behind various cuisines. Cooking classes, guided food tours, and vineyard visits have become staples of culinary tourism, adding educational value to the travel experience. Opportunities for Growth The culinary tourism market stands poised for continued growth, driven by several opportunities: Emerging MarketsAdventurous travelers increasingly gravitate toward destinations in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, known for their unique and diverse food offerings. Countries like Vietnam, Mexico, and South Africa attract culinary tourists with their rich culinary heritage and distinct flavors. Tech Integration and PersonalizationIntegrating technology, including mobile apps and virtual reality, into culinary tourism enhances personalized travel experiences. Mobile apps offering restaurant recommendations, food tours, and booking services have become essential tools for tourists. Additionally, virtual and augmented reality can allow travelers to preview food tours or cooking classes before making commitments. Health and Wellness TourismAn intersection between culinary tourism and wellness tourism emerges as travelers increasingly seek healthy, organic, and balanced dining experiences. Destinations promoting wellness through food offerings, like organic restaurants, plant-based diets, and detox programs, tap into the wellness tourism trend. Challenges and Considerations Despite myriad opportunities, the culinary tourism market faces challenges: Economic UncertaintyFluctuating global economies, consumer spending habit changes, and potential travel restrictions due to pandemics or geopolitical events can impact culinary tourism growth. Destinations depending on international tourism may struggle during global travel disruptions. OvertourismPopular food destinations risk suffering from overtourism, leading to overcrowding, local infrastructure strain, and authenticity loss. Sustainable tourism management remains crucial for maintaining destination appeal while preserving cultural integrity. Cultural SensitivityAs tourists increasingly seek exotic food experiences, the risk of cultural insensitivity or exploitation rises. Tourists and businesses alike must respect local customs, food traditions, and ethical practices in culinary tourism. Insights on Culinary Tourism Demand The culinary tourism market thrives as food increasingly becomes a central aspect of travel experiences. Travelers reframe from being passive consumers, engaging actively with the culture, history, and people behind the food. As the industry evolves, significant growth potential exists within emerging destinations, innovative tech-driven experiences, and sustainable practices emphasizing local food systems and cultural authenticity. 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/pet-travel-services-market-A31661 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/beard-trimmer-market-A16870 David Correa Allied Market Research + +1 800-792-5285 email us here Visit us on social media: Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. 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Comeback Kid: Biden in Michigan Forgets Names, Rambles Incoherently, and Gets Heckled by Protesters

Joe Biden's comeback tour continued in Michigan on Friday, and it was the real-life equivalent of tweeting through it. With the president's stalwart insistence on staying in the race despite his clear mental and physical decline, he and his handlers have decided to go full-bore no matter how much it further exposes his condition. 

Perhaps that's because the press has gotten their marching orders and is now spinning every rambling utterance by Biden as absolute proof he's a picture of vigorous health. Whatever the reason, the rest of us have eyes and ears, and anyone telling you the president is fine is simply lying to you. 

It took about 30 seconds into Biden's Michigan event for his brain to completely malfunction pic.twitter.com/UEeQXQBD4D— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 12, 2024

Biden was attempting to list off the names of the Michigan House members present at the rally who had been hosting him throughout the day. He managed to get through two before his brain fried, leaving him stammering before he turned to his patented "by the way" to try to escape the flub. From there, Biden creepily claims that people thought Rep. Debbie Dingell was his wife because "she looks like Jill."

Could someone check and see if CNN "fact-checker" Daniel Dale is still on vacation? Because there is no evidence that Biden was ever involved in the civil rights movement. The claim that he was going to an AME church in Wilmington, DE, to plan how to "desegregate the restaurants and streets of our city" appears to be completely made up. No one has ever come forward to back Biden's tales of being a civil rights hero, and every piece of data we do have says he was rather uninterested at the time. 

Here's another clip that MSNBC will no doubt be praising as part of the best rally speech in history. Again, it doesn't matter what Biden does at this point. The order to circle the wagons has gone forth.

With the press firmly back on his side, Biden is free to abide in his delusion, such as the idea that the "majority agree" that the economy is headed in the right direction. 

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 12, 2024

On the contrary, every single poll available shows that the majority of Americans disagree with the direction of the economy or rate it negatively. It's not even a close call. The average of polls shows that the spread stands at -18.6 percent negative concerning views on the economy. 

By the way, did you know that grocery prices and airfare are down under Biden? Yeah, me neither. 

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 12, 2024

BIDEN: Overall prices fell last month. Core inflation is the lowest it's been in three years. Prices are falling for cars, appliances, airfare, grocery prices have fallen since the start of this year.

The truth is that grocery prices are up at least 27 percent since the president took office. How do I know that? Because Biden's own administration told us. 

As of March 2024, the USDA recommends a family of four on a thrifty budget spend $976.60 monthly and $1,585.20 for a liberal budget. On average, across the four food plans, the monthly budget recommendation has risen 27% since the start of 2020.

From there, the brain malfunctions continued throughout the speech. 

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) July 12, 2024

Let me try to transcribe that last one for you. 

BIDEN: And by the way, I got criticized for taking on Medicare, I mean on taking on the drug companies, pharma, for that, (inaudible) it's not, damn right, it's alright.

Biden was also heckled, presumably by the Hamas supporters he continues to coddle. That led to him staring awkwardly, as others tried to chant "four more years" with mixed success. 

So that's about how his speech went. The comeback is on, and the press will do their part to push that narrative. How many people were actually at this rally? The Biden campaign protects wide shots like they are nuclear codes so I'm not sure. What I do know is that those standing behind the president were decked out in SEIU gear, which means they were almost certainly paid to be there. 

All of this is astroturfed. Whether it'll be enough to change Biden's fortunes by convincing the broader American public that he's "back" is an open question. I sense a dogfight ahead.

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Kozy Korner, Wilmington, DE., 4/5/24

  exterior – 906 N Union St, Wilmington, DE 19805 Kozy Korner was opened in 1922 by John Vouras who passed it on to his son Nicholas in 1964.  He ran the business for 20 more years and then the building it was in was torn down to make way for a high-rise hotel.  In 1992 Nicholas restarted the business with his son John in a new location where it is today.  The restaurant has won the “Best…

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National Banana Day

Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? Enjoy some banana based treat like banana bread, a banana split, or even banana punch, and tell some terrible jokes.

National Banana Day is a bit like a heady mix of April Fool’s Day and Halloween (of course, without the trick or treating and vandalism) and with a helpful portion of healthy eating thrown in for good measure!

So, get ready to Go Bananas on National Banana Day!

History of National Banana Day

National Banana Day is a yearly event that is aimed at celebrating bananas in every conceivable sense of the word–because the banana is certainly a fruit worth celebrating!

While bananas are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, mainly in India. They made their way west by Arab conquerors in 327 BC, and eventually bananas ended up in Europe. By the 1870s, bananas made their way to the Caribbean with missionaries, where the bananas were originally used for micro crops (which means growing one crop that helps another crop to grow). Eventually, though, bananas became a lucrative crop in their own right.

The popularity of bananas in the West grew throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. As they became more affordable and less exotic, bananas were added to special dishes like the banana split, or used in baking recipes like banana bread.

Regarding the origins of National Banana Day, it is known that every year students at many prestigious American universities use National Banana Day as a way of celebrating this humble fruit as a lunchbox standard. On this day, they eat and share weird and wonderful banana concoctions (banana punch, anyone?), they dress as bananas and they generally go a bit…well…nuts.

And bananas too, of course.

National Banana Day is the perfect day to find solace in this world-renowned fruit that is useful and beneficial on so many levels. Happy National Banana Day!

National Banana Day Timeline

327 BC

Bananas are brought from East to West 

Arab conquerors bring this yellow fruit when Alexander the Great sends his armies to descend upon India.

1516

Bananas make a debut in the Caribbean 

Brought by a Portuguese monk missionary, Friar Thomas de Berlanga, bananas reach the New World.

1834

Mass production of bananas begins 

Banana trees are planted and production begins on a larger scale, especially in the Caribbean.

1907

First Banana Split is made 

At his restaurant in Wilmington, Ohio, Ernest R. Hazard creates this new ice cream treat, the Banana Split which he hopes will attract college students to his shop.

1930s

Banana Bread is invented 

The first Banana Bread recipe is popularized when baking soda comes on the market in the United States.

How to Celebrate National Banana Day

Celebrating National Banana Day seems like a great time to get creative and enjoy a big load of fun! After all, there aren’t many days in the year when it is allowed to legitimately goof off and also have a little fruit-based fun, so why not take a (banana) leaf out of the students’ book and go a little bit bananas today?

Consider these ideas for celebrating National Banana Day:

Make a Banana Treat

Get creative in the kitchen and enjoy what monkeys have known all along–the banana is a fabulous food! Try these delicious treats to eat alone or share with friends:

Banana Split. A classic American tradition, the banana split uses the two halves of a sliced banana, some scoops of ice cream (usually one of each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry), and toppings such as hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts and cherries.

Banana Bread. Although the same recipe will bake more quickly when poured into muffin tins, there is something special about a dense loaf of warm banana bread. No matter what shape they are in, this is a great way to use up bananas that have gotten a bit over-ripe or brown, because over ripe bananas are sweeter.

Bananas Flambe. This French Caribbean treat is made from peeled banana halves fried in oil and then coated with rum and sugar. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, of course, it makes a delightful and dramatic show of a simple food!

Chocolate Covered Bananas. Channel that inner Arrested Development character (Bluth family, anyone?) by freezing some bananas and dipping them into chocolate–add nuts too!

Host a Banana Party

Throwing a party for National Banana Day is a great way to observe and celebrate this occasion. And certainly it’s not hard to decorate with a banana theme! Just make sure everything is yellow and green, including paper plates, napkins, balloons, tablecloths and streamers.

For an activity that doubles as a snack, provide a chocolate dipping station (aka fondue) or chocolate fountain where guests can dip slices of banana. For extra fun, supply other items for dipping, such as sprinkles, small candies, or mini marshmallows.

Learn Fun Facts About Bananas

In honor of National Banana Day, it might be a fun idea to share some information and facts about bananas with family and friends! Here are some bits of trivia to get started with:

A banana is technically not a fruit, it’s really a berry! This has to do with the fact that the seeds are located inside the flesh rather than on the outside.

Because they contain so much of the isotope Potassium-40, bananas are technically radioactive. The good news is that they can’t harm a person unless they are eating around 700 or more bananas per day for their entire lifetime.

Bananas cannot be grown simply from a seed, which means they are technically “sterile”. Instead, in order to propagate bananas, a piece from another banana plant has to be split and then grown, sort of like cloning.

The growth of popularity of bananas can be partially attributed to Jules Verne, the American author who wrote about the fruit in his book Around the World in 80 Days, which brought them to the forefront of many people’s minds.

Try Some New Recipes for National Banana Day

Other treats that can be served at a banana party, or simply taken to the office to share with coworkers, include banana muffins or banana bread (same recipe, but muffins are faster to bake and a bit easier to serve). Bananas also make a delicious and healthy additive to milkshakes or smoothies, they can be sliced up and put on top of a bowl of cereal in the morning, or they can be mashed up and put into pancakes.

Banana cake, banana ice cream, banana splits or banana pudding are all delicious and delightful recipes that can be enjoyed in honor of National Banana Day. Or try out a classic frozen banana dipped in chocolate as mentioned above.

Another treat made with bananas was also rumored to be a favorite of the pop singer, Elvis Presley, which was the peanut butter and banana sandwich

Listen to a Banana Playlist

There is no better day than National Banana Day to get jamming with a fruit-focused playlist on Spotify or another music hosting website. Play it at the above-mentioned Banana Party or listen alone. Try out a few of these songs or add a few other creative ones:

Day O [The Banana Boat Song] (1956) by Harry Belafonte

Thirty Thousand Pounds of Bananas (1974) by Harry Chapin

Yes, We Have No Bananas (1923) by Louis Prima

Hollaback Girl (2004) Gwen Stefani

Apples and Banana (1985) by Raffi

Banana in Your Fruit Basket (1991) by Bo Carter

Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears (1967) by The Monkees

Tell Some Banana Jokes

Get a little silly and have a laugh (or groan) with friends or family using a variety of banana jokes like these:

What kind of key can open a banana? A Mon-key!

Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well.

Why are bananas never lonely? Because they come in bunches.

What’s the easiest way to make a banana split? Cut it in half!

What do bananas say when they answer the phone? “Yellow?”

National Banana Day FAQs

Is there a National Banana Day?

Yes! National Banana Day is the day that people all over choose to celebrate everything to do with this delicious and nutritious yellow fruit.

When is National Banana Day?

National Banana Day is celebrated on the third Wednesday of April each year, so the date changes with the calendar.

Are Bananas good for you?

Emphatically yes! Tasty and nutritious, bananas contain fiber, protein, potassium, vitamins, manganese and more.

Do Bananas grow on trees?

Well, sort of. Though they appear to be trees, the plants that bananas grow on are actually classified as herbs that form an underground stem, called a rhizome. But technically, it’s not a tree!

How to keep Bananas fresh?

Keep your bananas in a cool, dry place. To keep them from getting overripe, bananas can be stored in the refrigerator.

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American Grilled Cheese Company Info Guide – Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Melted cheese can be as addictive as chocolate! And when it is expertly hand-crafted by chefs who understand what a true gourmet-level grilled cheese sandwich is, you can be sure of enjoying classic comfort food. Where to find this type of melted cheese? Start by checking out the American Grilled Cheese Company. This delivery-only restaurant serves a wide variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, ranging from classic to adventurous offerings.  Here, gourmet meets grilled cheese! So, if tasty, great cheese ranks high on the list of foods you enjoy, you might want to try the bacon burger grilled cheese or satisfy your cravings with the lobster mac grilled cheese.  Whatever your choice, simply place your order, sit back, and treat yourself to an amazing grilled cheese experience!  

American Grilled Cheese Company: Locations 

Unlike traditional fine dine restaurants with dine-in and takeaway service options, you only get to order delivery with this company.  While you won’t get the experience of dining out with your family, friends, or colleagues at a crowded joint, there are plenty of pluses with a delivery-only restaurant. First, you won’t be paying for the ambiance in a classic spot and other services. You are only paying for the food and delivery. Also, in these less-than-comforting times where social distancing is the norm, it makes plenty of sense to have your gooey grilled goodness delivered in the comfort of your home. Plus, you don’t have to worry about opening or closing hours and holidays. You can get your favorite grilled cheese any day, any time! Although the foods are exclusively available through delivery, you can only get them delivered to you in the following locations in 18 states of the US:   1. Arizona  Avondale, AR Tucson (Lacholla), AR   2. California  Buena Park, CA Costa Mesa, CA La Mesa, CA Mission Viejo, CA Redondo Beach, CA Rancho Cucamonga, CA San Bernardino, CA   3. Washing  Tukwila, WA   4. Colorado  Aurora, CO Colorado Springs, CO Parker, CO Westminster, CO   5. Iowa  West Des Moines, IA   6. Illinois  Lombard, IL   7. Kansas Overland Parks, KS   8. Maryland  Baltimore, MD   9. Michigan  Lansing, MI   10. Minnesota  Eden Prairie, MN   11. Missouri Chesterfield, MO   12. Mississippi Southaven, MS   13. North Carolina Huntersville, NC Northlake-Charlotte, NC Pineville, NC Raleigh, NC Wilmington, NC   14. New Mexico Albuquerque, NM   15. Naveda Henderson, NV Reno, NV   16. New York Victor, NY   17. Ohio Columbus, OH Cuyahoga Falls, OH Wintersville, OH   18. Pennsylvania Altoona, PA  Butler, PA Canonsburg, PA Delmont, PA Franklin, PA  

American Grilled Cheese Company: Delivery Partners

Whether you are looking to treat yourself to the deep-fried cookie dough (so yum!) or any of the delicious gourmet grilled cheese, you can order online from any of the following partners. Your gooey grilled cheese will be delivered right to your doorstep.  Uber Eats Postmates Seamless Grubhub Doordash You can even get contact-free delivery with some of these delivery partners. Just make sure to provide all the necessary details so everyone is on the same page. Keep in mind that some of these food-delivery services may not be available depending on where you live. You can find the nearest American Grilled Cheese Company in your area by using the location finder on the website. To do this: Visit https://americangrilledcheesecompany.com/locations/ Enter your state abbreviation in the search box Click your state from the drop-down list to see all the locations   

American Grilled Cheese Company Menus and Prices

Now, let’s get to the meat of the matter! It doesn’t matter what your idea of preferred grilled cheese looks like, you’ll find some of the most irresistible options on this company’s menu.  But that’s not all.  The restaurant also serves fresh soups and savory sides. Check out the chef-inspired gourmet cheese sandwiches on the menu.    Food Price Grilled Cheese The Classic Grilled Cheese American and cheddar cheese on Parmesan sourdough $10.00 Triple Cheese  Hot honey bone-in chicken wings with provolone cheddar cheese on classic Texas toast  $15.00 The Philly Grilled Cheese Caramelized onions, mushrooms, tri-tip, red peppers, and provolone cheese on parmesan sourdough $13.00 The Dilemma Grilled Cheese Hand-breaded chicken breast with crispy bacon and fried egg topping, and provolone and cheddar cheese on artisan bread with miso maple butter $12.00 Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese Barbecued pulled pork with red onion, tomato, and cheddar cheese on artisan bread with garlic butter $14.00 Nashville Hot Chicken Grilled Cheese Macaroni and cheese with crispy Nashville hot chicken tenders topped with cheddar and provolone cheese served on Parmesan sourdough $13.00 Bacon Burger Grilled Cheese Provolone, American cheese, and crumbled burger meat topped with pickles, bacon, caramelized onions, and 1000 island dressing on Parmesan sourdough $14.50 Lobster Mac Grilled Cheese Macaroni and cheese, white cheddar topped with provolone and mozzarella cheese, and lobster claw meat on artisan bread with garlic butter $15.00 Morning, Noon & Night Grilled Cheese Two fried eggs served with crispy bacon, sliced ham, American cheese, and apricot-bacon jam on Parmesan sourdough $12.00 Chicken & Brie Grilled Cheese Grilled chicken breast topped with crispy bacon, provolone and brie cheese, sliced green apples, and mild hot honey sauce on artisan bread with garlic butter $13.00 Fresh Soups Tomato Soup (small) $7.00 Tomato Soup (large) $10.00 Chicken Tortilla (small) $6.00 Chicken Tortilla (large) $9.00 Clam Chowder (small) $8.00 Clam Chowder (large) $10.00 Loaded Potato (small) $7.00 Loaded Potato (large) $10.00 Sides Coleslaw (small) $4.00 Coleslaw (large) $7.00 Mac n’ Cheese (small) $6.00 Mac n’ Cheese (large) $9.00 Crinkle Cut Fries (small) $5.00 Crinkle Cut Fries (large) $8.00 Onion Rings (small) $6.00 Onion Rings (large) $9.00 Homemade Dessert Deep-Fried Cookie Dough Gooey-centered deep-fried battered cookie dough with chocolate and caramel sauce topping $7.00 Wing Zone (Served with choice of ranch or bleu cheese dipping sauce) Classic Bone-In Chicken Wings (small) BBQ, Classic Buffalo, or Nashville Hot Honey $8.00 Classic Bone-in Chicken Wings (share) BBQ, Classic Buffalo, or Nashville Hot Honey $15.00 The post American Grilled Cheese Company Info Guide – Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches appeared first on Fast Food Menu Prices. Read the full article

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Kevin Newsome

I believe that it was April of 1992 when I first met Kevin Newsome.  I was a student at the University of Delaware.  I had walked onto the basketball team (and made it) earlier in my tenure at UD, and now I was coaching my own high school all-star team, Johnny Mac’s Eastern All Stars.  It was the second year of coaching in the Delaware Shootout, which was a rather prominent event on the high school circuit on the East Coast.  

After one of our games, Kevin Newsome came over to introduce himself.  I didn’t know him, yet he told me that he just got the job as the new Head Coach at Wilmington College in New Castle, DE, which was roughly 20 minutes away from UD.  He said that he had asked people in Philly and Delaware about who he should hire as an assistant, and apparently people had given him my name (I still don’t know who those people were).  I was taken aback, as I had just turned 22 years old, and I was still in college.  He asked if I was interested, and I said that, yes, I’d be interested.

Shortly after our initial conversation, we went to a fancy restaurant called Taco Bell to talk further.  It was there, at Taco Bell in New Castle, DE, where I agreed to be an assistant basketball coach at Wilmington College.  In hindsight, this offer, and this decision, changed my life.

......and it was because a guy named Kevin Newsome took a chance on me.

We worked together for three seasons at a program that had struggled for years.  In our first year, our team reached the NAIA Division II National Tournament in Nampa, ID, for the first time ever.  Two years later, we reached the NAIA Division II Tournament again.  

Kevin resigned, and the Athletic Director, Craig Wolfe, took chance on a 25-year-old, and named me the Head Coach at Wilmington College.  I am so incredibly grateful to Kevin Newsome, and to Craig Wolfe.  The changed the trajectory of my life.

Last week, I got a text from Mike Egan.  We talked minutes later.  Mike was our other assistant coach at Wilmington College during the Kevin Newsome era.  (Mike has some great stories and experiences after he left Wilmington and became as Assistant Coach at Lower Merion High School during Kobe Bryant’s senior season).  Mike wanted to let me know that Kevin Newsome had throat cancer, and it was bad.  He had just been sent home from the hospital, and the didn’t think that he had very long to live.  I began to alert some of the players that had played for our teams.  Within 24 hours of our conversation, Kevin Newsome passed away.  

My memories have been flowing with both joy from the times that we shared, and sadness that he is gone.  Kevin Newsome took a chance on me, and changed my life.

Rest in peace, Coach Kevin Newsome.....

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For the Fed, '3% is the new 2%' when it comes to inflation

Inflation slowed for a sixth-straight month in December, data out Thursday showed. This downtrend in price increases suggests that, at last, the Federal Reserve's inflation-fighting interest rate hikes seem to be working. But this tool likely won't be enough to bring inflation down to levels consistent with the Fed's 2% target. At least not in the view of a growing number of investors. At an event hosted by Wilmington Trust earlier this week at Electric Lemon — a swanky restaurant atop the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards, New York City — the firm's CIO Tony Roth opened evening discussions by arguing "3% is the new 2%," referring to the Fed's inflation target. "As inflation comes down — and it’s going to come down, it's already coming down — it's going to get stuck," Roth said. "And it's going to get stuck as a result of the real drop in labor participation and the impact that has on wages, it's going to get stuck because of the lack of unlimited cheap supply of manufacturing from China, and it's going to get stuck because energy prices are not going to back down to previous levels." December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Thursday showed inflation rose at an annual clip of 6.5% and decreased 0.1% over the prior month. Core CPI, which backs out food and energy, rose 5.7% over the prior year and 0.3% on a monthly basis — reflecting underlying stickiness in inflation. The Fed currently targets inflation of 2% over the longer run as measured by the annual change in the price index for personal consumption expenditures. But Wall Street increasingly sees this goal as unrealistic in a post-pandemic world. A world in which the labor force is still 3 million workers short of pre-COVID levels, companies are moving overseas manufacturing closer to home to curb supply chain disruptions, and energy prices remain persistently elevated. "What will happen is, as we go through the year, this debate — 'Is 3 the new 2?' — is really going to be in the forefront," Roth said, adding that the Fed's choices of holding rates high or cutting rates will become even more consequential as headline inflation approaches the 4% level. And in this view that "3% is the new 2%," Roth is not alone. Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is among other Wall Street voices who have questioned the credibility of the Fed’s 2% inflation target in recent months. In December, Ackman tweeted the target was unattainable without a "deep, job-destroying recession." And during a call with investors the prior month, he said it was the firm's view the central bank would not reach that goal. Rising wages globally, the transition to alternative energy, de-globalization, and a shift to domestic sourcing and production will all weigh on the Fed's ability to bring down inflation, in Ackman's view, in addition to production risks "that have made nearly every U.S. CEO rethink outsourced or distant supply chains." "A lot more of that is going to come closer to home, and it is more expensive to do business here," he said. Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman, chairman and founder of family office Omega Advisors, said in a televised interview with CNBC earlier this month that if the Fed attempts to hit 2% inflation rather than settling for 3% or 4%, the S&P 500 could fall to the low 3,000s. And BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink shared a similar sentiment at the New York Times Dealbook Summit in New York City last month, cautioning investors will likely have to live with inflation around 3-4% and interest rates of 2-3% — leading to what he referred to as a period of "malaise" for the economy. Original Article Here: Read the full article

[pourlemeilleur]

Liste de choses à faire cet été :

Me balader le long du fleuve Saint-Laurent tous les matins <3

Boire un café chez Tim Hortons à quelques mètres du airbnb, tous les matins aussi + Starbucks l'only one évidemment <3

Goûter la VRAIE poutine et surtout la meilleure de Montréal

Tester le meilleur restaurant vege <3

Aller au vieux port chaque matin et m'y poser pour observer, et y retourner quelques soirs pour les animations

Visiter le Parc Lafontaine

Voir le coucher du soleil au Plateau Mont-Royal

Aller à l'oratoire St-Joseph pour observer toute la ville en hauteur

Aller à la place des Arts

Faire les musées <3 (surtout celui sur l'art contemporain)

Visiter le jardin botanique

Voir Twenty One Pilots au Centre Bell

Aller à WILMINGTON pour réaliser un rêve, et aller sur le terrain de basket <3

Visiter le vieux Montréal

Voir les fameuses galeries souterraines de Montréal

Me balader dans le Village, le quartier gay

Faire des friperies

Le parc Mont Royal <3

Le Café des Chats

La basilique Notre-Dame

...

[molly-lawler]

Fall Break!

Le week-end dernier pour les vacances d'automne, je suis rentré chez moi à Wilmington ! C'était très agréable de voir ma famille et mon chien, Macie. Je suis allé dîner avec ma sœur dans mon restaurant préféré à Wilmington, Benny's Bigtime Pizza. Il a beaucoup plu tout le week-end, mais j'ai quand même apprécié la plage et rendre visite à mes proches.

[paraparaparadigm]

H Walter and Walter P Fuller

Father and son "ahead of their times'

By BETTY JEAN MILLER Published Oct. 13, 2005

The Walter Fuller Community Center at 7891 26th Ave. N bears the full name of neither H. Walter Fuller nor Walter P. Fuller. It's just "Walter Fuller," and perhaps that's best, for it would be difficult to separate the deeds of the father from those of the son.

H. Walter Fuller, the father, was an Atlantan, born in 1865. He came to Tampa in 1883 as a victim of tuberculosis and engaged in citrus farming and coastal trading. His future began to take shape when he moved to Bradenton in 1886 and went into road building and contracting. He also served Manatee County in the Legislature for 10 years, first as a representative and then as a senator.

H. Walter Fuller's career in construction led him up the coast, where he helped build military fortifications at Fort De Soto and Egmont Key during the Spanish-American War, and he began building roads in Pinellas County.

Because he had owned and operated an electric street car company in Bradenton, Fuller was given charge of managing and extending St. Petersburg's street car lines, which were privately owned.

And thereupon began more than six frenetic decades of Fuller enterprises and activities in Pinellas.

The senior Fuller moved here in 1907 with his wife and five children. With financial backing of another developer and investor, Jacob Disston, from 1909 to 1917, Fuller extended Central Avenue and the trolley car line to Boca Ciega Bay, increased the trolley system from seven to 23 miles and bought thousands of acres of real estate, much of which was in the Jungle area. The trolley line gave access to this land.

He became a millionaire and is credited with starting the city's first real land boom from 1911 to 1914.

Around this time, son Walter P., who was born in 1894, was a partner in and manager of 11 corporations controlled by his father, including a Tampa Bay passenger steamship line, a Gulfport to Pass-a-Grille boat line, and St. Petersburg's first electric power plant.

Alas, H. Walter overextended himself and went into bankruptcy in 1917, which at that time was a disgrace.

But he soon recovered.

With a $1-million advance from a Philadelphia banker, the Fullers bought back most of the land they had lost by 1921. The two also started the Laurel Park real estate development in Hendersonville, N.C. Eventually Walter P. bought out his father's St. Petersburg interests and the elder Fuller turned his attentions to North Carolina, where he stayed in real estate until he died in 1943.

Walter P. Fuller at various times owned 3,200 acres in St. Petersburg and 2,500 acres in central Pinellas County, owned the Pass-a-Grille Hotel, developed the Jungle area and built the Jungle Prada restaurant and shops on Park Street N, which included the Gangplank, the city's first nightclub. He also built the Jungle Hotel, crown jewel of the Jungle development. At Fifth Avenue and Park Street N, the hotel even had its own radio station and airport, for WSUN Radio emanated from there and the Piper-Fuller Airport was nearby. The hotel is now Admiral Farragut Academy.

The $750,000 in assets the junior Fuller had in 1923 was parlayed into $7-million by 1925. A year later, Fuller history repeated itself and he lost it all in the real estate collapse.

St. Petersburg Beach Realtor/historian Frank Hurley knew both Fullers, and particularly remembers their activities on the beaches.

"They were ahead of their times. I always pay tribute to the pair of them, because when most people saw sandspurs and scrub palms out here, (at St. Petersburg Beach) they saw a community.

"But the Fullers were opportunists," he continued. "And they were very competitive."

He tells the story of how Vina del Mar came to be: "The Fullers owned the Pass-a-Grille Hotel at about 26th Avenue. Boats would come over every day from Gulfport and go around Mud Key," now Vina del Mar. Because Mud Key was attached to the beach by sand flats, boats went to the east of it. This would take them to the Lizotte and other hotels in the Eighth Avenue area of Pass-a-Grille, where most of the guests would embark before coming north to the Fuller hotel.

"So the Fullers dredged out a channel on the (west) side of Mud Key, so the boats could now come up there and the tourists would get to the Pass-a-Grille Hotel dock first," Hurley said.

Walter P. Fuller was even more versatile and venturesome than his father.

His wheeling and dealing is said to have begun with his mother's stove falling apart when the young Fuller was in the eighth grade in Manatee County. His dad didn't have the $28 to buy a new one, but young Walter had $32 in the bank. His dad talked him into buying three of his lots for $10 down each and $2 a month. The $30 went to buy a new stove, but the boy had to figure out a way to earn the necessary $6 a month to keep up his land payments.

He got four jobs as a janitor with pay totaling exactly $6. He got up at 5 a.m. to work before school, and through various enterprises bought four more lots. He sold all of his lots for $1,500, making enough money to get him into the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1911.

Fuller's UNC record was so unusual that it, too, bears mentioning. To earn more money, he arranged to be campus correspondent for such newspapers as the Charlotte Observer, the Raleigh Times and the Wilmington Star. It is said he was the only student on campus with an office, a secretary and a car, a 1910 Hudson.

When the H. Walter Fuller Enterprises collapsed in 1917, Walter P. went back to journalism at the St. Petersburg Times. He became its city editor, left here to edit and manage the Manatee River Journal in Bradenton. Then it was back to St. Petersburg in 1919 to ride the real estate roller coaster again with his father.

By 1930, down and out in real estate again, Walter P. went into the bond business, then started the Fuller's Florida Letter in 1933. Through this, he was for 12 years the authority on public finance, business and economic conditions.

In 1936, the junior Fuller ran for the state Legislature, and stayed two terms. He was defeated in his bid for the Senate in 1940. He was appointed chief clerk of the House of Representatives in 1943, coming back following this to be a feature, political and editorial writer for the Times.

But once more he heard the siren call of real estate, and Fuller left the Times. In the late 1950s, he amassed yet another fortune, estimated at $1.1-million. He lost it in the land collapse at the end of the decade. But this time he stayed in the business, writing on the side. He published two Florida histories, lectured at local colleges and engaged in horticulture. He retired from real estate in 1971, died two years later at the age of 79.

Information for this story came from St. Petersburg and the Florida Dream, by Ray Arsenault; The Story of St. Petersburg, by Karl Grismer; The History of Pinellas County, Florida by W.L. Straub, and Times files.

[urbtnews]

Culinary Tourism Market | Top Factors Responsible for the Rapid Growth in the 2020-2027

Culinary Tourism Market | Top Factors Responsible for the Rapid Growth in the 2020-2027 Stay Trendy with URBTNews.com ( Subscribe Today Free!) The culinary tourism market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2020 to 2027, reaching ,796.5 billion in 2027. Key Market Trends in Culinary Tourism WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 13, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Culinary tourism, characterized by food as the main motivation for travel, has experienced significant growth in recent years. Travelers increasingly seek immersive experiences that reflect the culture, history, and essence of a destination through its cuisine. The culinary tourism market flourishes due to shifting consumer preferences, heightened interest in unique experiences, and growing recognition of food as a gateway to cultural understanding. Market Overview Culinary tourism encompasses diverse activities such as food festivals, cooking classes, wine tastings, farm-to-table experiences, street food tours, and dining at renowned restaurants. As a dynamic segment of the broader travel industry, culinary tourism's popularity continues to rise globally. Valued at ,116.7 billion in 2019, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2020 to 2027, reaching ,796.5 billion in 2027. Several factors contribute to this growth, including increased disposable incomes, a surge in international travel, and the rise of social media platforms that showcase unique culinary experiences. Travelers increasingly flock to destinations that offer distinctive and authentic food experiences, such as local delicacies, traditional cooking techniques, and opportunities to engage with food producers. 📚 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/request-sample/A06326 Key Market Trends Focus on Authenticity and Local ExperiencesModern travelers crave authenticity when exploring new destinations, and cuisine provides an accessible way to connect with local culture. Visitors increasingly opt for destinations that offer opportunities to learn about local ingredients, traditional cooking methods, and regional cuisines. Cities recognized for their culinary scenes, such as Tokyo, Paris, and Bangkok, have emerged as culinary hotspots with unique and diverse offerings. Sustainability and Farm-to-Table MovementConsumers prioritize where their food originates and its production method. The farm-to-table movement emphasizes sustainability, fresh ingredients, and supporting local farmers, resonating with this growing awareness. Culinary tourists increasingly seek organic and sustainable food options, especially in rural or agritourism areas where they witness firsthand how food is sourced and prepared. Food Festivals and EventsFood festivals play a central role in culinary tourism, attracting large crowds globally. Events like the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Italy's Alba White Truffle Fair, and New Orleans' Mardi Gras serve as major tourism drivers. These gatherings immerse travelers in local food culture while providing opportunities for chefs and food producers to showcase their talents. Influence of Social MediaSocial media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube significantly promote culinary tourism. 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[jyndor]

yall wanna know some fun things about delaware?

1. wilmington, de is the credit card capital of the us because of a nice little 1978 decision by the US supreme court that cc companies can export the interest rates from the states where they are located to other states, which made it possible for banks to exceed the legal limit on interest rates in states with better consumer protections. in 1980 governor du pont (yes of that family) was like, im a rich asshat and i want more rich asshats in my state, so let's listen to what these industry lobbyists are saying and allow out of state banks to headquarter in delaware, gave a massive tax break to big banks, allowed banks to charge all kinds of fees, and "increased interest rate flexibility" so they could have higher interest rates. which thanks to the supreme court, now everyone could have. this forbes article does a good job explaining it but there's one section that made me laugh into my drink because what the actual fuck

lol that is not a good thing bruh

anyway, now wilmington is super segregated and you can go down one block and have abject poverty (because guess what the banks didn't actually hire THAT many delawareans, and the people they did hire moved to the burbs) and another and see some of the biggest banks in the world in all their corporate gleaming glory.

my dad worked in wilmington for years and years.

2. also gentrification is everywhere near the university of delaware. there is this historic black church in town and then all around it are new apartment buildings for student housing. i drive by it all the time and it makes me so angry. the community looks so different from what it looked like even five years ago.

3. once a de restaurant was featured on restaurant impossible and they served muskrat. but that was downstate. pretty sure they closed down.

4. oh also everyone in new castle county (north of de) thinks everyone from the south of the state is fucking trash. except for the people with their summer houses at the beaches. because they have money. and everyone downstate thinks everyone in the north is elitist.

5. delaware was a slave state! no wonder joe biden is against bussing. and eulogized strom thurmond. and all the rest.

6. even though we all think delaware is trash, it's only because we love it and want better for it. but really, this state has the christiana mall, tax free shopping and the beaches. that is it.

7. the du ponts are a whole fucking thing and have mythology of their own. like, there's this tower near the children's hospital. there's a legend that the du ponts put their most inbred kids in there. given that there are a million and a half du ponts in delaware, some must have escaped. (I went to school with a girl who was like, "im a dupont" but like, she was like 3674826382nd in line; but my dad worked with an actual du pont lol).

8. everyone retires here now because the taxes are so low, so the schools get like a dollar each year.

[yourfrankiethings]

Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar, Wilmington, 4/3/24

exterior – 1601 Concord Pike Suite 77-79, Wilmington, DE 19803 Snuff Mill Restaurant, opened in July 2021, was a small place tucked into a large U-shaped shopping center.  They advertised themselves as “farm-to-table” and they did reference where each of the meats were locally sourced.  Butchering was done on-site and a counter at the entrance did have items for sale.   Many other ingredients are…

[rabbitcruiser]

National Banana Day 

Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? Enjoy some banana based treat like banana bread, a banana split, or even banana punch, and tell some terrible jokes.

National Banana Day is a bit like a heady mix of April Fool’s Day and Halloween (of course, without the trick or treating and vandalism) and with a helpful portion of healthy eating thrown in for good measure!

So, get ready to Go Bananas on National Banana Day!

History of National Banana Day

National Banana Day is a yearly event that is aimed at celebrating bananas in every conceivable sense of the word–because the banana is certainly a fruit worth celebrating!

While bananas are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, mainly in India. They made their way west by Arab conquerors in 327 BC, and eventually bananas ended up in Europe. By the 1870s, bananas made their way to the Caribbean with missionaries, where the bananas were originally used for micro crops (which means growing one crop that helps another crop to grow). Eventually, though, bananas became a lucrative crop in their own right.

The popularity of bananas in the West grew throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s. As they became more affordable and less exotic, bananas were added to special dishes like the banana split, or used in baking recipes like banana bread.

Regarding the origins of National Banana Day, it is known that every year students at many prestigious American universities use National Banana Day as a way of celebrating this humble fruit as a lunchbox standard. On this day, they eat and share weird and wonderful banana concoctions (banana punch, anyone?), they dress as bananas and they generally go a bit…well…nuts.

And bananas too, of course.

National Banana Day is the perfect day to find solace in this world-renowned fruit that is useful and beneficial on so many levels. Happy National Banana Day!

National Banana Day Timeline

327 BC Bananas are brought from East to West

Arab conquerors bring this yellow fruit when Alexander the Great sends his armies to descend upon India.

1516 Bananas make a debut in the Caribbean

Brought by a Portuguese monk missionary, Friar Thomas de Berlanga, bananas reach the New World.

1834 Mass production of bananas begins

Banana trees are planted and production begins on a larger scale, especially in the Caribbean.

1907 First Banana Split is made

At his restaurant in Wilmington, Ohio, Ernest R. Hazard creates this new ice cream treat, the Banana Split which he hopes will attract college students to his shop.

1930s Banana Bread is invented

The first Banana Bread recipe is popularized when baking soda comes on the market in the United States.

How to Celebrate National Banana Day

Celebrating National Banana Day seems like a great time to get creative and enjoy a big load of fun! After all, there aren’t many days in the year when it is allowed to legitimately goof off and also have a little fruit-based fun, so why not take a (banana) leaf out of the students’ book and go a little bit bananas today?

Consider these ideas for celebrating National Banana Day:

Make a Banana Treat

Get creative in the kitchen and enjoy what monkeys have known all along–the banana is a fabulous food! Try these delicious treats to eat alone or share with friends:

Banana Split. A classic American tradition, the banana split uses the two halves of a sliced banana, some scoops of ice cream (usually one of each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry), and toppings such as hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts and cherries.

Banana Bread. Although the same recipe will bake more quickly when poured into muffin tins, there is something special about a dense loaf of warm banana bread. No matter what shape they are in, this is a great way to use up bananas that have gotten a bit over-ripe or brown, because over ripe bananas are sweeter.

Bananas Flambe. This French Caribbean treat is made from peeled banana halves fried in oil and then coated with rum and sugar. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, of course, it makes a delightful and dramatic show of a simple food!

Chocolate Covered Bananas. Channel that inner Arrested Development character (Bluth family, anyone?) by freezing some bananas and dipping them into chocolate–add nuts too!

Host a Banana Party

Throwing a party for National Banana Day is a great way to observe and celebrate this occasion. And certainly it’s not hard to decorate with a banana theme! Just make sure everything is yellow and green, including paper plates, napkins, balloons, tablecloths and streamers.

For an activity that doubles as a snack, provide a chocolate dipping station (aka fondue) or chocolate fountain where guests can dip slices of banana. For extra fun, supply other items for dipping, such as sprinkles, small candies, or mini marshmallows.

Learn Fun Facts About Bananas

In honor of National Banana Day, it might be a fun idea to share some information and facts about bananas with family and friends! Here are some bits of trivia to get started with:

A banana is technically not a fruit, it’s really a berry! This has to do with the fact that the seeds are located inside the flesh rather than on the outside.

Because they contain so much of the isotope Potassium-40, bananas are technically radioactive. The good news is that they can’t harm a person unless they are eating around 700 or more bananas per day for their entire lifetime.

Bananas cannot be grown simply from a seed, which means they are technically “sterile”. Instead, in order to propagate bananas, a piece from another banana plant has to be split and then grown, sort of like cloning.

The growth of popularity of bananas can be partially attributed to Jules Verne, the American author who wrote about the fruit in his book Around the World in 80 Days, which brought them to the forefront of many people’s minds.

Try Some New Recipes for National Banana Day

Other treats that can be served at a banana party, or simply taken to the office to share with coworkers, include banana muffins or banana bread (same recipe, but muffins are faster to bake and a bit easier to serve). Bananas also make a delicious and healthy additive to milkshakes or smoothies, they can be sliced up and put on top of a bowl of cereal in the morning, or they can be mashed up and put into pancakes.

Banana cake, banana ice cream, banana splits or banana pudding are all delicious and delightful recipes that can be enjoyed in honor of National Banana Day. Or try out a classic frozen banana dipped in chocolate as mentioned above.

Another treat made with bananas was also rumored to be a favorite of the pop singer, Elvis Presley, which was the peanut butter and banana sandwich

Listen to a Banana Playlist

There is no better day than National Banana Day to get jamming with a fruit-focused playlist on Spotify or another music hosting website. Play it at the above-mentioned Banana Party or listen alone. Try out a few of these songs or add a few other creative ones:

Day O [The Banana Boat Song] (1956) by Harry Belafonte

Thirty Thousand Pounds of Bananas (1974) by Harry Chapin

Yes, We Have No Bananas (1923) by Louis Prima

Hollaback Girl (2004) Gwen Stefani

Apples and Banana (1985) by Raffi

Banana in Your Fruit Basket (1991) by Bo Carter

Apples, Peaches, Bananas and Pears (1967) by The Monkees

Tell Some Banana Jokes

Get a little silly and have a laugh (or groan) with friends or family using a variety of banana jokes like these:

What kind of key can open a banana? A Mon-key!

Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn’t peeling well.

Why are bananas never lonely? Because they come in bunches.

What’s the easiest way to make a banana split? Cut it in half!

What do bananas say when they answer the phone? “Yellow?”

National Banana Day FAQs

Is there a National Banana Day?

Yes! National Banana Day is the day that people all over choose to celebrate everything to do with this delicious and nutritious yellow fruit.

When is National Banana Day?

National Banana Day is celebrated on the third Wednesday of April each year, so the date changes with the calendar.

Are Bananas good for you?

Emphatically yes! Tasty and nutritious, bananas contain fiber, protein, potassium, vitamins, manganese and more.

Do Bananas grow on trees?

Well, sort of. Though they appear to be trees, the plants that bananas grow on are actually classified as herbs that form an underground stem, called a rhizome. But technically, it’s not a tree!

How to keep Bananas fresh?

Keep your bananas in a cool, dry place. To keep them from getting overripe, bananas can be stored in the refrigerator.

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